Sunrise Squad: Jai Bhakti 2

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Back at it again. When I learned the city was to be blanketed under a cloud of Saharan dust, that promised amazing sunrises and sunsets, I knew I wanted to photograph it. So I reached out to Christina Andrini, local yogi and founder of the Jai Bhakti Yoga Foundation for an early morning shoot. I think we missed out on the hazy sunrise but still love how the cloudy sunrise created such a MOOD.

If you are looking to get into yoga, I definitely recommend her organization. The sunset classes at the City Park Peristyle are absolutely amazing.

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Sunrise Squad: Jai Bhakti Yoga

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It is not easy for me to wake up before 8 AM, but IF it is in pursuit of sunrise pictures then I can SOMEHOW manage.

Which is how I found myself freezing to death at 5:45 AM on the Mississippi riverfront to shoot local New Orleans yogi Christina Andrini, founder of the Jai Bhakti Yoga Foundation, who aims to make yoga more accessible for EVERYONE in New Orleans.

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An India Abroad: The Eat, Pray (To Eat More), Love (Everything I Eat) Sabbatical

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I’m making up for a lot of lost time. Before 2015 I’d never left the United States. I didn’t even have a passport. 2 years later I have a one-way flight to Southeast Asia, a hungry passport, an even hungrier belly, a budget, a carry-on sized closet, an indefinite end date, a loose itinerary and a “go where the wind takes me” spirit.

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The world is my oyster.
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A Summary of Bolivia II: El Campo del Sal Photodiary

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My general mantra when traveling is to avoid ALL guided tours, by any means necessary. There are times when they’re easier and definitely more convenient (if more also more expensive), but I like the freedom to follow my own schedule.

Which is how I ended up on an overnight bus to Uyuni with loose plans on what to do when I got there:
1. Find someone to take us on a 2-day tour of the salt flats.
2. Go on said tour.

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A Summary of Bolivia I: The City at 12,000 Feet

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I’m starting to realize I have this thing about travelling to places that aren’t huge/easy tourist destinations. Do I know anyone who’s been there? Nope? SIGN ME UP. Which is why I was VERY excited that my first trip in South America would start in Bolivia¹.

¹ A place none of my friends had been to.

“FADE INTO BOLIVIAN.” ²
That’s exactly what my dad said!

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Fabiana + Patrick (a.k.a. Fatrick)

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I love photographing people at parties. Just throwing up my camera and capturing faces in these expressions of pure ecstasy. My camera has become like a third hand for me, people are confused when I show up places without it.

Which is I was really torn when my close friend announced her wedding: SHOULD I BRING MY CAMERA OR NOT?! Initially I decided to take a leap of faith and let the wedding photographers handle it. I’ll just have to dance without my camera: leaving the camera at home

Then my friend announced she was having her reception at an ancient Spanish Monastery. And well fuck if I’m going to a picturesque location with JUST my cell phone camera: absolutely bringing my camera.

It turns out open bar parties with your friends makes for ridiculous photos. I’m definitely glad I decided to pack the camera. We had too much fun celebrating Fatrick!

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